Best Rib-Sticking Joints

SL readers sure love some 'cue, so we asked you who reigns for ribs. Here, your votes for the best spots across the region to hunker down with a slab

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1. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

Charleston, SC | Aaron Siegel breaks all the old-school BBQ rules at his two juke joint-inspired hangouts. He's open seven days a week, serves cold beer and cocktails, and sports live tuneage. But when it comes to ribs, he's a purist: red oak, a simple dry rub, no basting, no sauce. Simply put, it works. hometeambbq.com

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2. Southern Soul Barbeque

St. Simons Island, GA | Under the portico of an old (and rebuilt) gas station, massive wooden farm tables fan out to seat the 'cue-loving faithful 60 at a time. Folks pack in for the salt- and sugar-cured ribs, smoked rotisserie-style and glazed with pan drippings, and righteous hoppin' John. southernsoulbbq.com

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3. Sam's BBQ1

Marietta, GA | Sam Huff joined the ranks of boss hog through 14 years as a weekend warrior on the competition circuit. Now his lightly lacquered baby backs, tender with a little give, pretty much own Atlanta. bbq1.net

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4. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q

Decatur, AL | If these St. Louis-cut spareribs are the perfect marriage of meat, spice, and hickory smoke (and they are), then we're glad to join the honeymoon. bigbobgibson.com

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5. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

Memphis, TN | Unlike most temples of 'cue, where menus proffer a simple range of ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and maybe brisket, this East Memphis landmark dishes up everything from barbecue nachos and tamales to sides of spaghetti. But if you're making a pilgrimage here, you really need to decide only one thing: wet or dry? corkysbbq.com